Washington DC area jobs and internships in public affairs, communications, public relations, media, web development, lobbying and related fields.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

It's a Start

Thursday update: we've been sorting out assorted technical difficulties for other folks all morning, and we expect Thursday's set to be either greatly delayed (as in sometime this afternoon) or washed out completely.

We have it on good authority that NBC News is still seeking candidates for this awesome Communications Director post handling day-to-day media relations for their DC bureau including Meet the Press with Chuck Todd, the political unit, and all DC-based correspondents, as well as working closely with the NYC-based NBC News PR team on breaking news, special reports & digital initiatives.

The Wilderness Society, tireless advocate for keeping our wild places as wild & wonderful as possible, is seeking a Denver, CO-based Communications Manager to help influence policy debates and create positive conservation results for key public lands issues in the Four Corners region (CO, UT, AZ & NM, plus NV) – see also main career page.

The Center for a New American Security seeks Creative Director to producing strong print and online materials that help shape and elevate the national security debate – strong graphic design portfolio and background in writing and editing required – Internships for the remainder of 2014 and Spring 2015 also noted

Urban Institute – Research Associate supporting the Income & Benefits Policy Center – candidates holding a PhD in economics, public policy, or related field are preferred, but other applicants with extensive relevant experience will also be considered.

Government Accountability Project – Communications Director – $55k-$75k – your background should include engagements related to digital media and online campaigns; experience with online advertising is a plus but not required.

Fairfax County Public Schools – Senior Communications Specialist – five years of progressively more responsible experience related to publishing, reporting, editing, web-based services, broadcasting, or marketing is required

The University of Virginia seeks Director of Major Events to sweat the details and lord over execution of assorted big-deal gatherings & convocations around the lovely grounds of UVa – $75k-$85k – Charlottesville, Va.